2021 Forest River Coachmen problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2021-05-14 · campaign 21V350000 · 39 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
Risk: The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2021-05-19 · 831334 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck driver side and in on certain models, passenger side under the slide room(s). the upper deck in the impression fifth-wheel needs to flex, without the "stress relief cut" the sidewall filon may crack und
What owners report
2021-03-11 · Steering · 1,500 mi“i purchased this motorhome on 12/22/20 from holiday world of katy texas. i flew from arizona to pick it up and drive back to arizona. when i got home i took it to freedom rv and freightliner of tucson because there were issues. the air conditioner in the front of the engine is missing and a red tag is on there from the manufacturer stating the v…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.